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Great Blue/Cocoi Heron

Ardea herodias

Least Concern

About

Great Blue/Cocoi Heron (Ardea herodias) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Ardea herodias (Great Blue/Cocoi Heron)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオアオサギ

Chinese 大蓝鹭

Spanish Garza morena

French grand héron

German Kanadareiher

Portuguese garça-azul-grande / garça-real-americana

Russian Большая голубая цапля

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Blue/Cocoi Heron?

The scientific name of Great Blue/Cocoi Heron is Ardea herodias. It belongs to the genus Ardea.

What is the conservation status of Great Blue/Cocoi Heron?

Great Blue/Cocoi Heron (Ardea herodias) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Great Blue/Cocoi Heron live?

Great Blue/Cocoi Heron is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Great Blue/Cocoi Heron belong to?

Great Blue/Cocoi Heron (Ardea herodias) belongs to the genus Ardea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Great Blue/Cocoi Heron endangered?

No, Great Blue/Cocoi Heron (Ardea herodias) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Great Blue/Cocoi Heron belong to?

Great Blue/Cocoi Heron (Ardea herodias) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Great Blue/Cocoi Heron?

The closest relatives of Great Blue/Cocoi Heron in the genus Ardea include Black-headed Heron, American Egret, Cocoi Heron, Gray/Purple Heron, Purple Heron.